Agrosupplyltd

Agro Supply is a USSD-based save-to-buy layaway platform for smallholder farmers in Uganda to buy climate-resilient agricultural inputs using debt-free, pay-as-you-save micro-payments.

Key capabilities include:

• USSD layaway account via 28443# for registration, saving in small amounts, and withdrawing savings to purchase inputs when ready for planting
• Input access and fulfillment for items such as quality seeds, fertilisers, and farming tools, supported by local distribution
• Agent network support that provides last-mile assistance in rural districts, including guidance and access to services
• Farmer support beyond inputs, including climate-smart agriculture training and market facilitation for produce sales

Available on USSD (mobile) and Web (including an online store).

Target users include smallholder and commercial farmers (B2C), plus agri-input providers, financial services providers, and local agents that serve farmers (B2B2C).

The service is notable in Uganda, especially across rural districts, for reported reach of 28,000+ farmers (including 45.2% women) and reported outcomes such as a 150% increase in food production and 1M tons produced from climate-resilient crops. Founded in 2017, it has also received external support, including $200k from Catalyst Fund, with investors cited as DEG, Africa Eats, and .